Holland Distinguished Professor - Athens, United States - InsideHigherEd

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Holland Distinguished Professor

Social Work-Dean's Office

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Employee

Benefits Eligible

08/01/2024

02/21/2024

Yes

Athens Area

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Professor

Professor

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenured

Doctorate in social work or equivalent degree (MD, JD, or PhD) in a cognate discipline (e.g. sociology, economics, public administration) or profession (e.g. law, medicine).

The Thomas P. Holland Distinguished Professorship in Nonprofit Management and Leadership is named for Dr. Thomas P. Holland, Professor Emeritus, who provided distinguished leadership and service as a member of the University of Georgia faculty for 26 years. His research focused on nonprofit board effectiveness. Dr. Holland was instrumental in the development of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations (INPO) at the School of Social Work.

The Holland Distinguished Professor is expected to engage with community nonprofit agencies in the Athens area, the Southeast, nationally, or globally. This position will be a faculty fellow of INPO and will contribute to advancing externally funded research that will involve nonprofit organizations to reach their social impact goals. The position will also contribute to projects in the School of Social Work's Practice and Research Clinic (PARC), a clinic education model designed to strengthen student experiential learning, competency-enhancing practicum education, and social impact.

The Holland Distinguished Professor will be expected to begin work in the position in fall 2024, teaching in the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program, BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. programs in the School of Social Work. The position comes with a fund to support the endowed professor's research activity in nonprofit management and leadership. The appointment will be made at the rank of full professor with tenure, consistent with the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.

• Strong record of external federal and/or other state and private foundation funding consistent with appointment rank.
• Outstanding scholarly record in research, teaching, and service, with demonstrated impact in nonprofit management, leadership, and performance for positive social change.
• Established track record of mentorship with students and faculty.

• Background in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management or relevant specialized areas.
• MSW is preferred but not required.
  
  

• Demonstrated commitment to social innovation, inclusive excellence, the principles of the NASW Code of Ethics, and social and economic development that leads to positive social change.

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Engage in externally funded research

45

Teach 4 classes per academic year and mentor student research as appropriate

45

Engage in service to the School, University, community and profession

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